BlackElantraGT
11-02-2007, 02:25 AM
I can`t explain what it is, but since FeBreze came out I`ve always enjoyed its original scent. I never thought it worked well at eliminating odors though. I`ve used some products from their competitors and they seem pretty similar in that none really seemed to eliminate odors.
I picked up a gallon of DuraGloss`s Absorb-It odor eliminator for use in the car and around the house, and IMO it works just slightly better than Febreze. For me, it comes down to which scent I want to smell at that moment as these products seem to do more odor masking than eliminating.
Recently while doing some shopping at Sam`s Club, I finally decided to buy a product called OdoBan odor eliminator. I first noticed this product about a year ago, but held back on buying it for a few reasons. One, I had a half gallon of Febreze and a gallon of DG`s Absorb-It I had to use up. Two, I did not care for its eucalyptus scent.
Within the past year, my father-in-law`s health has been failing dramatically. I know this sounds gross, but he`s been having a lot of issues with his bowel and has little accidents constantly in the bathroom. He does not wipe himself very well, so it soaks through his boxers AND pants and onto the recliner. And it doesn`t help that he won`t/can`t take regular showers anymore for some reason so he literally goes for a week or more without showering. Believe me, the stench is horrendous wherever he is, but especially after he uses the bathroom. My wife made me install one of those machines that sprays a concentrated air freshener automatically at certain intervals, and while it helps momentarily, all it is doing is masking the odor.
What made me purchase the OdoBan this time was the fact that the product is concentrated and I needed something economical. At $32.99 a gallon for DG`s product and $9.99 for half a gallon of Febreze, that`s too expensive considering how much product I`ll be using.
I`ve been using this thing around the house for the past 3 weeks or so and this product gets a thumbs up in my book. First of all, it costs $9.99 for a concentrated gallon at Sam`s Club. I`ve noticed though it seems to be carried in some stores but not others, mainly stores in Orange County, but not LA. Sam`s Club also sells a 64 oz (half gallon) jug + a 32 oz bottle of Febreze for $9.99.
I have been using it at 3:1 concentration, which is one of the heavier recommended concentrations recommended, but it can be diluted even further for different purposes. Besides being an odor eliminator/air freshener, it is also a disinfectant/sanitizer and more.
This is the first product I`ve used that actually seems to eliminate odors instead of masking it. Now it doesn`t eliminate it 100% odor-free right away when it smells really bad, but a majority of the odor disappears. We also have a baby in the house and the baby`s diaper bin is horrible, but OdoBan helps out a lot. I`ve used Febreze, Lysol aerosol disinfectant, and a box of baking soda at the bottom of the bin and OdoBan beats them all. The problem with the diaper bin though is that you`re constantly adding more dirty diapers to it, so the smell always comes back.
Back to the issue of its scent. When I originally smelled this product last year, it was a strong eucalyptus scent that I didn`t care for. Now, the product`s packaging still states it has a eucalyptus scent, but it smells nothing like it. Meguiar`s Quik Interior Detailer has a eucalyptus scent, this does not. It`s a pleasant scent and reminds me of some product I`ve used in the past, probably some cologne or soap, and it drives me kinda crazy because I can`t think of what it reminds me of, I just know I`ve used something with that exact smell before.
Ultimately the scent comes down to personal preference but as far as odor eliminating goes, this product wins hands down so far. I`ve yet to try it out in the car, but we have a Saab in our household with a really bad mildew a/c smell that I will probably try this on and see how well it works. I`ve used Febreze and DG`s Absorb-It in the past and it did not help at all. I was originally going to buy 1z Einzett`s product made for this purpose, but that`s $12 a bottle.
Anyway, I`m starting to sound too much like a shill but I`m all about products that works well and offers a good value aka bang for the buck. At $10 for a concentrated gallon, this is much cheaper than many other alternatives. I have been spraying this liberally in many places and on many surfaces for the past few weeks and I`m still on the first 32 oz batch I mixed up. I am pleasantly surprised by the results of this product. :up
I picked up a gallon of DuraGloss`s Absorb-It odor eliminator for use in the car and around the house, and IMO it works just slightly better than Febreze. For me, it comes down to which scent I want to smell at that moment as these products seem to do more odor masking than eliminating.
Recently while doing some shopping at Sam`s Club, I finally decided to buy a product called OdoBan odor eliminator. I first noticed this product about a year ago, but held back on buying it for a few reasons. One, I had a half gallon of Febreze and a gallon of DG`s Absorb-It I had to use up. Two, I did not care for its eucalyptus scent.
Within the past year, my father-in-law`s health has been failing dramatically. I know this sounds gross, but he`s been having a lot of issues with his bowel and has little accidents constantly in the bathroom. He does not wipe himself very well, so it soaks through his boxers AND pants and onto the recliner. And it doesn`t help that he won`t/can`t take regular showers anymore for some reason so he literally goes for a week or more without showering. Believe me, the stench is horrendous wherever he is, but especially after he uses the bathroom. My wife made me install one of those machines that sprays a concentrated air freshener automatically at certain intervals, and while it helps momentarily, all it is doing is masking the odor.
What made me purchase the OdoBan this time was the fact that the product is concentrated and I needed something economical. At $32.99 a gallon for DG`s product and $9.99 for half a gallon of Febreze, that`s too expensive considering how much product I`ll be using.
I`ve been using this thing around the house for the past 3 weeks or so and this product gets a thumbs up in my book. First of all, it costs $9.99 for a concentrated gallon at Sam`s Club. I`ve noticed though it seems to be carried in some stores but not others, mainly stores in Orange County, but not LA. Sam`s Club also sells a 64 oz (half gallon) jug + a 32 oz bottle of Febreze for $9.99.
I have been using it at 3:1 concentration, which is one of the heavier recommended concentrations recommended, but it can be diluted even further for different purposes. Besides being an odor eliminator/air freshener, it is also a disinfectant/sanitizer and more.
This is the first product I`ve used that actually seems to eliminate odors instead of masking it. Now it doesn`t eliminate it 100% odor-free right away when it smells really bad, but a majority of the odor disappears. We also have a baby in the house and the baby`s diaper bin is horrible, but OdoBan helps out a lot. I`ve used Febreze, Lysol aerosol disinfectant, and a box of baking soda at the bottom of the bin and OdoBan beats them all. The problem with the diaper bin though is that you`re constantly adding more dirty diapers to it, so the smell always comes back.
Back to the issue of its scent. When I originally smelled this product last year, it was a strong eucalyptus scent that I didn`t care for. Now, the product`s packaging still states it has a eucalyptus scent, but it smells nothing like it. Meguiar`s Quik Interior Detailer has a eucalyptus scent, this does not. It`s a pleasant scent and reminds me of some product I`ve used in the past, probably some cologne or soap, and it drives me kinda crazy because I can`t think of what it reminds me of, I just know I`ve used something with that exact smell before.
Ultimately the scent comes down to personal preference but as far as odor eliminating goes, this product wins hands down so far. I`ve yet to try it out in the car, but we have a Saab in our household with a really bad mildew a/c smell that I will probably try this on and see how well it works. I`ve used Febreze and DG`s Absorb-It in the past and it did not help at all. I was originally going to buy 1z Einzett`s product made for this purpose, but that`s $12 a bottle.
Anyway, I`m starting to sound too much like a shill but I`m all about products that works well and offers a good value aka bang for the buck. At $10 for a concentrated gallon, this is much cheaper than many other alternatives. I have been spraying this liberally in many places and on many surfaces for the past few weeks and I`m still on the first 32 oz batch I mixed up. I am pleasantly surprised by the results of this product. :up